Fly tiers from around the world – the men and women who turn thread, fur, and feathers into fresh and saltwater fishing flies – will demonstrate their craft at the 35th annual International Fly Tying Symposium, Nov. 21-22 at the Marriott Hotel Lancaster County Convention Center.
Among those scheduled for demonstrations, individual classes, or seminars are Barry Ord Clarke, John Shaner, Tim Cammisa, Doug Yocabet, Kevin Compton, Steve Maldonado, Joe Jackson, and Clark “Cheech” Pierce.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat.; 9-4:30 on Sun. Admission is $20 on Sat., $15 Sun., or $30 for a two day pass. Children age 5 and under are free; children ages 6-12 are $10. Admission is by cash only at the box office.
All displays, seminars, and demonstrations are included free. Special classes are priced separately; while books, videos and fly tying feathers and accessories are available from vendors.
Registration forms, programs, special classes, attending celebrities, fly tiers, and demonstration times along with hotel reservation information are posted on the Symposium website: https://internationalflytyingsymposium.com/
A deer hair “Irresistible” artificial fishing fly tied by Barry Ord Clarke. Clarke, from Norway, is both teaching and demonstrating at the Lancaster Fly Tying Symposium, Nov. 21-22.
